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Bestram Family History

Bestram Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bertram, Beltram, Bentham, Westrum, Beetham, Beltran, Beltrami

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Where is the Bestram family from?

You can see how Bestram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestram family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bestram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Bestram family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestram's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bestram families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Bestram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestram census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Bestram. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bestram. For the veterans among your Bestram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestram lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Bestram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bestram in 1973 was 71, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestram ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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